Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention is seeking to enhance a web-based ordering and distribution system to deliver at least 1.5 million HIV and other sexually transmitted infection self-tests directly to individuals in communities disproportionately affected by HIV. This initiative aims to increase access to testing, promote early detection, and facilitate timely linkage to treatment and preventive services, thereby reducing transmission rates and improving health outcomes. The program emphasizes expanding self-testing options as a strategy to reach underserved populations and strengthen public health responses to HIV and STIs. The opportunity, titled Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests, was posted on July 27, 2026, and is part of a federal funding forecast under the Department of Health and Human Services. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Jessica Keralis via email at hrbnofo@cdc.gov or by phone at 301-458-4132. While no specific solicitation number or North American Industry Classification System code is provided, the emphasis is on optimizing an existing infrastructure to maximize reach, efficiency, and impact in high-burden areas, ensuring equitable access to critical health resources.